Record numbers visiting Sculpture at Scenic World

More than 44,200 people have visited Blue Mountains attraction Scenic World In the two weeks that its Sculpture at Scenic World has been open - an increase of almost 25% on last year.

Open for four weeks from 8th April to 8th May, visitors to the Blue Mountains have been visiting the top attraction to experience the only exhibition of its kind to be held in an Australian rainforest.

Scenic World’s joint Managing Director, Anthea Hammon, said that in its fifth year, Sculpture at Scenic World has been extended from three weeks to run for a full month in 2016 due to the exhibition’s increasing popularity.

Hammon stated “every year we’re seeing more and more people drawn to Sculpture at Scenic World.

“That’s partly because of the incredible quality and variety of artworks and because of the location of the exhibition.”

With 28 artworks on display from 33 artists, guests of all ages from all over the world are taking a journey on either the Scenic Railway or Scenic Cableway to the Jamison Valley floor to interact with nature and man-made creations.

Hammon added “the immersive rainforest environment adds a special, almost other-worldly dimension to the artworks which have been curated sensitive to each area they are located in.

“The outdoor rainforest gallery and the limited time Sculpture at Scenic World is held each year are certainly some of the reasons so many people want to experience the event – that and the fact the sculptures range from spectacular, grand-scale objects to smaller, dramatic pieces – all of which challenge our visitor’s senses, imaginations and understanding.”

The winning 2016 Sculpture at Scenic World artwork, Extinct Markers, created by Michael McIntyre, is attracting significant attention and comment, especially on social media.

Scenic World’s Sculpture Exhibition Manager, Justin Morrissey, explained “our guests have really taken to Instagram and Facebook this year to share their experiences and thoughts about Sculpture at Scenic World and the artworks included.”

“Visitors are also really enjoying interacting with our digital catalogue. They can download the interactive magazine to their smart devices, it’s the perfect exhibition companion offering artist information, interviews, videos and audio.”

Sculpture at Scenic World is open until Sunday 8th May 2016.

For information about the exhibition and its extensive Public Program visit www.sculptureatscenicworld.com.au

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